PJ Matras, RN, MN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Pain Management at Providence Health Care (PHC) and an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC) School of Nursing. She brings over 32 years of diverse nursing experience to her role. After working in various clinical areas, she completed her Master of Nursing degree and joined PHC as a CNS in 2016.
PJ is deeply committed to enhancing patient outcomes and experiences in pain management. She serves as the lead for the Pacific Pain Forum planning committee, is an executive member of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Association of British Columbia (CNSABC) and contributes to the Education Board at Pain BC.
PJ has a passion for advancing nursing practice, CNS service, and improving care for individuals experiencing pain.
